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Less than a year ago, Manny Rutinel staked out different positions on healthcare, student debt and fracking

Less than a year ago, Manny Rutinel staked out different positions on healthcare, student debt and fracking

by Jesse Paul and Taylor Dolven

New political players have upended a fragile peace in Colorado’s oil and gas wars

New political players have upended a fragile peace in Colorado’s oil and gas wars

by Mark Jaffe

Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel try to differentiate in first major debate, but show they are aligned on most major issues

Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel try to differentiate in first major debate, but show they are aligned on most major issues

by Colleen Slevin

VOTER GUIDE

Colorado’s primaries are June 30. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote.

Colorado’s primaries are June 30. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote.

The Colorado Sun is here to help you figure out how to cast your ballot and provide you with information on the candidates to help you participate

by Jesse Paul

EN ESPAÑOL Las elecciones primarias de Colorado son el 30 de junio. Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre los candidatos y cómo votar.

RACE-BY-RACE ISSUE GUIDES

Where the three Republicans running to be Colorado’s next governor stand on the top issues

Where the three Republicans running to be Colorado’s next governor stand on the top issues

Where the Republican candidates in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District stand on the top issues

Where the Republican candidates in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District stand on the top issues

Where the Democratic candidates for Colorado attorney general stand on the big issues

Where the Democratic candidates for Colorado attorney general stand on the big issues

Where Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor

Where Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor

Where John Hickenlooper, Julie Gonzales stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic US Senate primary

Where John Hickenlooper, Julie Gonzales stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic US Senate primary

Where Amanda Gonzalez, Jessie Danielson stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic primary for secretary of state

Where Amanda Gonzalez, Jessie Danielson stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic primary for secretary of state

Where Diana DeGette, Melat Kiros and Wanda James stand on the issues in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District primary

Where Diana DeGette, Melat Kiros and Wanda James stand on the issues in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District primary

Where Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel stand on the issues in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District primary

Where Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel stand on the issues in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District primary

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Marine veteran Evan Munsing drops out of 8th Congressional District race

Colorado’s Republican primary for governor pits MAGA candidates against establishment favorite

Colorado’s Republican primary for governor pits MAGA candidates against establishment favorite

Move over Election Day. Colorado is about to start having election month.

Move over Election Day. Colorado is about to start having election month.

Bill reauthorizing Public Utilities Commission races through state Capitol. The story is what’s not included.

Bill reauthorizing Public Utilities Commission races through state Capitol. The story is what’s not included.

Colorado voters will be asked to give up billions in TABOR refunds to boost K-12, other programs for kids

Colorado voters will be asked to give up billions in TABOR refunds to boost K-12, other programs for kids

Democrats abandon attempt to blunt ballot measure giving Coloradans “right to natural gas”

Democrats abandon attempt to blunt ballot measure giving Coloradans “right to natural gas”

Road funding fight roils Colorado Capitol with days left in legislative session

Road funding fight roils Colorado Capitol with days left in legislative session

Colorado voters’ views on TABOR and the state budget may not be what they appear

Colorado voters’ views on TABOR and the state budget may not be what they appear

Group tied to Democratic leadership in US House is funding attempt to redraw Colorado’s congressional map

Group tied to Democratic leadership in US House is funding attempt to redraw Colorado’s congressional map

Former New York mayor’s support of Michael Bennet’s bid to become Colorado’s next governor reaches $2.5M

Former New York mayor’s support of Michael Bennet’s bid to become Colorado’s next governor reaches $2.5M

Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries

Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries

Colorado’s 4 Republicans in Congress fight state GOP’s attempt to block unaffiliated voters from party’s 2026 primaries

Colorado’s 4 Republicans in Congress fight state GOP’s attempt to block unaffiliated voters from party’s 2026 primaries

Republican state Senate candidate arrested in Florida on felony child neglect charge

Republican state Senate candidate arrested in Florida on felony child neglect charge

Colorado GOP asks judge for emergency order blocking unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2026 primaries

Colorado GOP asks judge for emergency order blocking unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2026 primaries

State Rep. Scott Bottoms secures top spot on Republican primary ballot for Colorado governor

State Rep. Scott Bottoms secures top spot on Republican primary ballot for Colorado governor

A third of Colorado voters have still never heard of Phil Weiser, poll shows

A third of Colorado voters have still never heard of Phil Weiser, poll shows

State senator defeats two Democratic rivals, securing lone spot on primary ballot for Colorado treasurer

State senator defeats two Democratic rivals, securing lone spot on primary ballot for Colorado treasurer

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